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Ancient China (DK Eyewitness Books)

Ancient China (DK Eyewitness Books) Discover the History of Imperial China―from the Great Wall to the Days of the last emperor by Arthur Cotterell (Author), Laura Buller (Editor) Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK Children; Revised ed. edition (September 5, 2005) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 72 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0756613825 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0756613822 Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 by : Cotterell, Arthur ; Hills, Alan, ill ; Brightling, Geoff, ill New York : DK Publishing Dorling Kindersley DK pub. World's oldest empire -- Beginning of China -- Teachings of Confucius -- Art of war -- First emperor of China -- In the empire's service -- Land of invention -- Paper, printing and books -- Three ways -- Health and medicine -- Three perfections -- Life in the fields -- Great waterways -- Within the city walls -- At home -- Food and drink -- Dressed for best -- Adornment -- Festivals and games -- Living in harmony -- Gardens of Heaven -- Arts and crafts -- Silk road -- Great ocean voyages -- End of the empire -- Did you know? -- Timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index A spectacular and informative guide to the history of the great Chinese empire and the customs

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